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Madison, Mississippi, United States

Madison, Ms

Madison, Mississippi, United States

Uphold the election law and see that the elections (general, special and run-off) are conducted in an honest and fair manner. Prepare the ballots, man the polling locations, certify elections and purge the voter rolls. Primary elections are overseen by the respective county party and the Madison County Election Commissioners are not involved with these elections.

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Communicate verbally and written with business owners, financial advisors, accountants, and recordkeeper personnel to determine the most effective 401(k) plan design to accomplish the goals of the business owner. Effectively execute processes with internal and external contacts to manage the flow and installation of 401(k) plans. Develop relationships with TPA contacts for all recordkeeping partners and act as main point of interaction for such. Build connections with various wholesalers and financial advisors to foster new business development. Preferred contact for many wholesalers and advisors. Analyze defined contribution legal documents to determine what modifications will be beneficial for clients. Continuously attend webinars and training on defined contribution regulatory requirements. Train new employees and inter-office transfers, including providing weekly performance reviews during the training process, overall reviews at the end of the process and annual reviews at end of first year in the department. Develop relationship with recordkeeping contacts without current relationships with the company to create sustainable partnerships. Communicate internally to ensure all regulations and processes are being followed. Key Achievements:§ Successful creation and regular updates of over 75 job aids to assist specialists with internal processes.§ Developed and maintained a folder of over 500 reference materials for rules and regulations for 401(k) plans§ Facilitated multiple contracts with new recordkeepers, including administrative requirements and compensation.§ Worked closely with multiple departments including Compliance to devise and execute successful policy and process for creating, editing and approving materials.

Ridgeland, Ms

Correspond with field sales managers and field account managers to facilitate excellent customer service to medical providers and patients. Manage the development, production, optimization and editing of any and all marketing materials, including compliance, wording, branding and material selections. Work closely with graphic designers, copywriters and printers to ensure all materials meet corporate standards. Establish and ensure consistent corporate image throughout product lines, promotional materials, websites, and events. Create, distribute and analyze client surveys. Oversee direct mail marketing. Operate as a department of one directly reporting to and in regular communication with Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Manage flow of information and communication and disseminate it according to strategy. Examine contracts with professional organizations to determine the viability of conference or tradeshow attendance. Remotely coordinate all aspects of conference and trade show attendance including hotels, supplies, and event planning. Examine contracts and proposals with trade partners such as hotels, airlines and rental car companies to determine the best fit for the organization. Process and record new client applications. Perform full regression testing of proprietary online portal prior to releasing updates for client use. Maintain proprietary portal database for client orders and act as administrator for all functions. Train new field representatives in home office marketing operations. Facilitate training for new field representatives in other functional areas of the organization. Develop and prepare onsite and remote presentations for existing clients and prospects. Arrange all travel and tour agendas for any and all VIPS. Coordinate any and all corporate sponsored events. Maintain all daily, weekly and monthly sales reports, including those integral to commission calculations. Write, edit and publish weekly internal newsletter.

Jackson, Ms

Correspond with agents to obtain information or inform them account status or changes. Modify, update, and process applications to reflect any change in beneficiary, amount of coverage, or type of insurance. Review and verify data, such as age, name, address, and principal sum on insurance application. Examine letters from agents, original insurance applications, and other company documents to determine if changes are needed and effects of changes, as well as examining regulatory compliance. Notify insurance agent of application cancellation. Process and record new insurance applications. Obtain information necessary to make an underwriting decision on all files under $50,000 alone and all files from $50,001 to $99,999 with a second initial. Work closely with the medical underwriter to obtain all information necessary to make an underwriting decision on all files from $99,999 to $1,000,000. Calculate premiums, refunds, adjustments, using insurance rate standards.Key Achievements:§ 2012 Southern Farm Bureau Top Student§ 2012 New Business All Star Administrative Underwriter§ 2011, 2012, & 2013 Recognized for volunteer efforts with Southern Farm Bureau supported charities§ Earned multiple internationally recognized professional designations, including : ALMI, with honors; FLMI; ACS; PCS; AFSI; AIAA; AIRC, with honors§ Handled Senior Administrative Underwriter level files (over $1,000,000) while a Senior Administrative Underwriter was on medical leave§ Trained new hires how to perform the tasks associated with being an Administrative Underwriter§ One of eight home office employees out of approximately 900 to be selected as the “best of the best” for the Medical Underwriter Recruitment Program

MARKETING STUDENT (2008 to 2010)Developed extensive knowledge of marketing practices. Analyzed marketing strategy cases,including business to business and to consumer, channel implications, public relations,new products, and internal organization / restructuring. Discussed cases in classroom,applying previous business experience to identify key issues. Collaborated in groupprojects, including marketing and financial analysis; presented results in presentationsand papers. Gained proficiency in statistical and surveying software.Key Achievements:* Completed market survey on student satisfaction with Department of Marketing, includingmultivariate regression analysis.* Effectively led groups, to include organizing meetings and delegating responsibilities.

CERTIFIED HOME FURNISHING SPECIALIST (2009 to 2010)Drove sales for furniture, mattresses, accessories, and add-ons. Communicated withcustomers to advise on product selection and meet specific needs. Presented productfeatures, protection plans, and financing options, effectively closing sales. Enteredcustomer orders into system and monitored inventory. Coordinated with other departments toschedule deliveries. Maintained customer relationships through thank-you notes and directmail. Tracked sales based on monthly commission report. Attended product training sessionsto develop expertise.Key Achievements:* Consistently ranked in top three for monthly sales and first for furniture protectionplans sales, with average of $60,000 to $80,000 and over 8% rate for plans.* Revised training manual, adding additional information and organizing into sections.* Selected by management to coach team members in sales abilities.

(2004 to 2008)Advised clients in selecting finish materials for homes and businesses, to includeidentifying client needs, determining budget requirements, and presenting options.Measured spaces and prepared scale drawings. Collaborated with other departments tocoordinate final look based on client needs. Prepared purchase orders, as well as orderingmaterials and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery. Visited work sites tomonitor progress and address issues, coordinating with contractors. Tracked volume andmargin performance.Key Achievements:* Maintained track record of top sales performance, as well as exceptional customerservice and retention, with monthly average of $47,000.* Coordinated effectively with vendors and contractors to consistently ensure completionahead of schedule.* Developed working relationships with new homebuilders to increase sales opportunities.RUG MARKET SALES (2003 to 2004)Promoted product sales by greeting customers and communicating to determine needs andpresenting corresponding products. Established prices based on preset margin. Processedorders, as well as managing records and payments. Maintained inventory data.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration, Marketing

Associate Of Arts, Interior Design

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